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ABOUT New Songs Fest
Songwriters are at the heart of our arts community and this is where we begin to grow the next season of songwriters. New Songs is a four-day songwriting festival featuring three days of workshops, three evening concerts, multiple breakout and coaching sessions, studio space, a panel discussion with professional songwriters and a professional production on stage in front of a public audience.
New Songs Fest is hosted by Rita Hosking, with workshops by Keith Greeninger, Laurie Lewis, Ruthie Foster, Royal Wood, and more!
Included with your ticket:
- VIP Songwriters Reception
- One ticket to a concert each night of the festival
- Three days of workshops with lunch provided by The Center
- Three days of studio use
- Coaching/Feedback Sessions
- Songwriters Panel discussion
- A performance on a professionally produced stage*
*Participants are encouraged but not required to perform a piece of work at the festival.
Evening Concerts for the public
Don’t want to participate in the festival?
Enjoy the evening concerts:
4/27 – Keith Greeninger [Get Tickets]
4/28 – Iris Dement [Get Tickets]
4/29 – Ruthie Foster [Get Tickets]
4/30 – New Songs Stage Time [Get Tickets]
Songbird Pass 15% Off [Get Tickets]
New Songs Fest 2023 [Sign Up]
FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday 4/27/23 | What | Location |
|---|---|---|
4pm – 5:30pm | Participant Check In | Lobby |
5:30pm – 7pm | Opening Reception | Opening Reception |
8pm – 9:30pm | Keith Greeninger Performance | Main Stage |
Friday 4/28/23 | What | Location |
|---|---|---|
10am – 11am | Workshop with Keith Greeninger | Studio 1 |
11am – 12pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
12pm – 1pm | Lunch | Lobby |
1pm – 2pm | Workshop with Rita Hosking | Studio 1 |
2pm – 3pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
3pm – 4pm | Workshop with Laurie Lewis | Studio 1 |
4pm – 6pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
8pm – 9:30pm | Iris Dement Concert | Main Stage |
Saturday 4/29/23 | What | Location |
|---|---|---|
10am – 11am | Workshop with Rita Hosking | Main Stage |
11am – 12pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
12pm – 1pm | Lunch | Lobby |
1pm – 2pm | Workshop with Laurie Lewis | Studio 1 |
2pm – 3pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
3pm – 4pm | Workshop with Royal Wood | OCS |
4pm – 6pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
6pm – 7pm | Q&A with Ruthie Foster | Main Stage |
8pm – 9:30pm | Ruthie Foster Concert | Main Stage |
Sunday 4/30/23 | What | Location |
|---|---|---|
10am – 12pm | Coaching Sessions | Main Stage, OCS, Studios |
12pm – 1pm | Lunch | Lobby |
1pm – 2:30pm | Panel Discussion | Main Stage |
2:30pm – 5pm | Breakout/Studio Time | Studios, OCS |
5:30pm – 8:30pm | New Songs Stage Time | Main Stage, OCS |
Festival Cancellation / Refund Policy
Due to limited attendance and availability, we cannot guarantee refunds for attendee cancellation requests. Under no circumstances will we be responsible for refunds for airline, hotel, or car reservations. We reserve the right to change or cancel any speaker, instructor, performer or session without notice.